2003-03-27

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The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing.

Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business.

The Acorn and its parent company, Times Media Group, understand that their biggest responsibility is not only the delivery of credible, relevant information in a timely fashion, but making sure residents have easy access to the publication when stories become available.

That’s why we’re super excited about the news being shared today.

Following a five-year stretch in which Acorn readers were given the option of purchasing online subscriptions to the paper, that so-called “paywall” is coming down.

“Mr. Publisher, tear down this wall,” the late President Ronald Reagan might have once said.

And so we did.

Starting immediately, all online content from our five Acorn publications will be available at no charge to the reader, meaning a paid subscription is no longer required to click and read articles. The weekly Acorn has always been delivered to your driveway at no cost—that more than 40-year tradition will continue—and from now on The Acorn on the internet will be free as well.

Why the change?

The Acorn is your community newspaper, and we want to make sure it stays that way. We believe it’s important that residents feel a connection to the stories we write and also learn about the businesses that advertise in their community. The absence of a paywall is the best way to ensure this free-flow of information remains.

We also invite readers to sign up for the new, easy-to-read Acorn newspaper e-edition delivered weekly to your e-mail. Viewed on mobile, desktop or laptop, the pages are super easy to navigate and, free, just like the print paper.

Local journalism is first gear in the engine that drives America’s free press, and a free press it shall be.

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Agoura Hills Two front seats, a center console and the backseat of a Acura Integra and $25 cash were stolen. The vehicle parts were valued at $1,500 and the burglary occurred the night of March 17 on Cedarhaven Drive. No signs of forced entry were noted. An unlocked vehicle on Jon Dobson Drive provided easy access for burglar(s) who stole […]

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Agoura bows to Newbury Park in softball

Special to The Acorn

The march to taking the Marmonte League softball championship began in earnest last week as all eight teams clashed twice each and went right back at it this week. For Agoura, after blanking the Moorpark Musketeers, 3-0, on Tuesday, the Chargers (5-2, 1-1) lost to the Newbury Park Panthers, 8-3, on Thursday. The Panthers (1-1) lost to the Simi Valley […]

Westlake beats T.O. Lancers, Notaro stars

Acorn Sports Writer

Westlake beats T.O. Lancers, Notaro stars By Wayne Harrison Acorn Sports Writer Westlake defeated Thousand Oaks, 7-4, behind the hitting of junior first baseman Michael Notaro, who belted two home runs and a double and walked in going 3 for 3 with five runs batted last Friday afternoon at Thousand Oaks High School. "It’s a typical Thousand Oaks High School-Westlake […]

Knights of Columbus to host basketball tournament



The Knights of Columbus will host the inaugural "Hoop-D-Do," a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and family event beginning with 7:45 a.m. registration on Sat., April 12 in the parking lot of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Play gets underway at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration fees for teams range from $80 to $140 ($10 higher on event […]

Lights go out with Westlake ahead

Acorn Sports Writer

The Westlake boys’ volleyball team jumped out to a commanding lead, two games to none and 10-5 in game three against Thousand Oaks, in a match that was played last Friday night at Westlake High School. However, play was suspended after a power outage with the Warriors ahead in game three and threatening to close out the match in three […]

Coyotes pumped after win over Panthers

Senior Justin Klipp struck out seven
in five inningsSpecial to The Acorn


Senior Justin Klipp struck out seven in five innings Special to The Acorn Calabasas looks like an early season baseball winner in the tough Marmonte League. Head coach Rick Nathanson believes his team could even contend for the league championship. After the Coyotes 9-3 come-from-behind victory over the Newbury Park Panthers last Friday, he said he’s impressed with the CHS […]

Sports Junkie

Story of the Week

Story of the Week Sinatra and "the voice," B.B. King and the blues, Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen, Lucy and Desi, Steve and Edie. Las Vegas and long, hot summers. They’re all linked together in our minds and always will be—and rightfully so. So, too, are Ruth and Gehrig; just ask the teams they faced. I’ve […]

Calabasas defeats Moorpark

Special to The Acorn

Calabasas and Moorpark commenced their Marmonte League seasons last week when both teams entered the league opener with a combined record of 7-1 during non-league play, indicating that both teams had started hot to open the season. For Calabasas (3-1 in the Daily News Invitational Baseball Tournament), the trend continued as the Coyotes played solid defense and tallied seven hits […]